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diff --git a/user_guide/general/helpers.html b/user_guide/general/helpers.html index 1bed4a8b0..7d16d023f 100644 --- a/user_guide/general/helpers.html +++ b/user_guide/general/helpers.html @@ -74,6 +74,12 @@ Each helper function performs one specific task, with no dependence on other fun <p>Code Igniter does not load Helper Files by default, so the first step in using
a Helper is to load it. Once loaded, it becomes globally available in your <a href="../general/controllers.html">controller</a> and <a href="../general/views.html">views</a>.</p>
+<p>Helpers are typically stored in your <dfn>system/helpers</dfn> directory. Alternately you can create a folder called <kbd>helpers</kbd> inside
+your <kbd>application</kbd> folder and store them there. Code Igniter will look first in your <dfn>system/application/helpers</dfn>
+directory. If the direcotry does not exist or the specified helper is not located there CI will instead look in your global
+<dfn>system/helpers</dfn> folder.</p>
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<h2>Loading a Helper</h2>
<p>Loading a helper file is quite simple using the following function:</p>
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